Denver weekend events: Jewish Film Festival, Snobahn, Jurassic Quest
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Scenes from the Denver Jewish Film Festival. Photo: DJFF
This weekend in Denver, check out the Jewish Film Festival, the Snobahn opening, Jurassic Quest and more.
1. 🎞️ Celebrate Jewish and Israeli filmmakers
Enjoy the biggest weekend in film at this year's Denver Jewish Film Festival.
Why it matters: This event highlights the stories and perspectives of Jewish and Israeli filmmakers.
What they're saying: "The festival is not only for those who are Jewish, but anyone looking to experience artistic connection," Stephanie Herm, chief operating officer of JCC Denver, said in a press release.
What to expect: Twenty films, including documentaries, shorts and narratives.
- There will also be Q&As after some screenings and a challah making session.
The intrigue: Opening night will include a showing of "Remembering Gene Wilder," a documentary about the actor's life that includes clips from across his career.
Dates: Saturday through March 17
Cost: $17 per individual showing for adults; $15 for students and seniors. $140 for a 10-ticket pass. $290 festival pass for all in-person and virtual screenings and opening night reception.
Location: Mizel Arts and Culture Center
2. 🏂 Snobahn opening
- Be one of the first to visit this new indoor action sports center in Thornton. The 38,000-square-foot facility includes four revolving slopes, a skate/scooter/BMX park, a trampoline freestyle area with a jump tower and run wall, a rental shop, a mezzanine with dedicated party space and a café with a full après ski menu, bar and lounge. Free
- What to expect: Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller will be in attendance for demos and pictures.
- When: 10am Friday
- Address: 14200 Lincoln St.
3. 🦕 Jurassic Quest
- This adventure park with life-size dinos, bounce houses, crafts, fossils and rides is coming to the Colorado Convention Center this weekend. Tickets start at $29
- When: Noon–8pm Friday, 9am–8pm Saturday, 9am–7pm Sunday
4. 🕯️ Taylor Swift Candlelight Concert
- Vibe out to TayTay's hit songs played by a string quartet in a room lit by candles. Tickets start at $41
- When: 9pm Friday
- Location: Trinity United Methodist Church
5. 🎤 Jeff Dunham
- The comedian and ventriloquist is stopping in Denver for two nights at Bellco Theatre.
- When: 7pm Friday and 3pm Saturday
- Cost: Tickets start at $55 (Friday) and $66 (Saturday)
6. 🎵 Brett Young
- Stopping in Denver for his "Dance With You" tour, the country singer will take the stage at the Fillmore Auditorium with opener Tyler Rich. Tickets start at $45
- When: 7:30pm Saturday